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Police are upping patrols along Swansea promenade because so many cyclists are now riding along the beauty spot for their daily exercise.

Since the coronavirus lockdown was imposed by the Government, official advice has allowed people to leave the house for one form of exercise every day, whether it be walking, running, or cycling.

Many people have decided to go on bike rides, but that has resulted in Swansea prom and the seafront becoming very busy, according to Swansea Council.

So police officers have upped patrols in the area due to the "potential risk of accidents or incidents."

A statement from Swansea Council on social media read: "Police are increasing patrols in some of the busiest areas of Swansea prom and the seafront due to a rising number of cyclists and the potential risk of accidents or incidents.

"We're asking cyclists to take care and avoid accidents by observing the Welsh Government's two metre rule and watch out for other cyclists and pedestrians."

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A South Wales Police spokewoman added: "Our Swansea city neighbourhood policing team have received a number of complaints of people cycling fast or in a dangerous manner on the promenade, Marina.

"There is an increase in both cyclists and walkers using these route during the lockdown and we would ask both of them to be considerate of each other and stick to designated lanes when available and social distancing guidelines."

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Nick Guy, who is secretary of Wheelrights, the Swansea Bay cycle campaign group, said members were pleased about the increased number of people cycling, but reminded cyclists about the need to show courtesy.

"We are actually really pleased more people are getting exercise and experiencing the health benefits of cycling," he said.

"Speaking personally, my daughter is cycling several times a week now and has not cycled before. I also have two friends who have got their bikes out of the shed and it has got them out cycling, so it's a good trend.

"We would always advise cyclists to be courteous and obey the highway code."

He said he had noticed more cyclists using the prom, and the majority did respect the other path users

He added: "We have been lobbying the council to make paths wider for pedestrians. Between Blackpill and Sketty Lane there is a wider lane for cyclists and it's narrow for pedestrians.

"We are planning to do a leaflet about good behaviour for cyclists, raising for example other issues of using lights at night and obeying traffic signals, and giving priority to pedestrians and children and slowing down.

"We would expect cyclists to slow down when it gets crowded, and obey the two metre rule."